1. Globe Theatre
Jenny Park
English F

2. Basic Information
Reconstruction of the open-air playhouse(1599) completed in June, 1997
The Open-air Playhouse used to be Shakespeare’s workplace where he wrote his plays (located in London)
Located in many places including London, USA, Germany, Italy
Said to be the heart of the Shakespeare’s Globe Centre

3. What is done in the Globe Theatre?
Such Shakespeare’s plays are performed this year
King Lear
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Timon of Athens
The Merry Wives of Windsor
The Front Line
Liberty
Hamlet
The Burial at Thebes

4. Breif History of Globe Theatre
Original Globe was destroyed by fire on June 29, 1613 (three years before Shakespeare’s death)
Several Globes were rebuilt after the original one
Rebuilt with modern technology, and as one of the most currently built theatre of the Globe Theatre, it opens on June, 1997 in London with the Play Henry V

5. Location of the Globe Theatre
South bank of the River Thames (opposite of St. Paul’s Cathedral) in London, England.

6. Globe Theatre’s Annual Season
Performances held during April 23, 2008 to October 5, this year

7. Architectural Information
Circular
Stage lies on one curved side of the theatre
Audience surrounds the stage

8. Bibliography
"Globe Theatre :: Theatre." Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark, London. 26 Aug <
"Shakespeare's Globe Center (USA) Center for Globe Research -- Home Page." Shakespeare's Globe Center (USA) Center for Globe Research -- Home Page. 26 Aug <